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11 results found for '"Bookmakers (gambling)"' in Keywords.
Investigation into horse racing corruption (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Jockey John Francome and bookmaker John Banks were at the centre of an inquiry, for discussing the performance of horses in training. Although cleared of corruption charges, the penalties imposed for...
Betting shop murder in Leeds (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the murder of betting shop punter and have-a-go hero Clarrie Bedford during an armed raid on a branch of Joe Coral bookmakers in Harper Street, Leeds. Speaking are: stepson Barry Smith;...
Miss World contest to be axed from ITV (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on Thames Television’s decision to drop coverage of the Miss World pageant, after taking it over from the BBC eight years ago. Julia Morley, the organiser of the competition, condemns the move,...
Desert Orchid in Cheltenham Gold Cup (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with jockey Richard Dunwoody on riding in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the favourite horse, Desert Orchid, and their chances. Male interviewer not identified. For Brian Widlake programme.
Ron Pollard on gambling (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with bookmaker Ron Pollard on his career in gambling and bookmaking and how it has changed over the years. Male interviewer not identified.
Grand National chaos and illegal fishing (1993)
- Genre
- News bulletin; Interview
News bulletin by David Kermode including lead story of the Grand National race declared null and void, with comment from the trainer of the favourite, Zeta’s Lad, John Upson and William Hill spokesman...
Mixed reactions to Grand National chaos (1993)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Mixture of responses to the Grand National race declared null and void following two false starts and some completing laps. One punter at a bookies in North London says the result should stand stand while...
Grand National punters urged to be patient (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Punters have been urged to be patient until millions of pounds can be refunded following chaos at the Grand National after the race was declared null and void. Speakers include David Hood of bookmakers...
Clash in Commons over calls for general election (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
The Conservative Party and Prime Minister, John Major, rebut Labour’s calls for a general election. Speaking in the House of Commons are Labour leader John Smith; John Major; Chancellor of the Exchequer,...
Betting shop legislation (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Home Office minister Peter Lloyd on the government’s proposals to change the way Britain’s betting shops operate, why the changes are being introduced and current unnecessary restrictions...